1. Cooking Methods & Terms

2. _________-To moisten meat with a liquid, such as melted butter or a sauce, while cooking. _________-To moisten meat with a liquid, such as melted butter or a sauce, while cooking. _________- To make mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture. _________- To make mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture. _________- is boiling water, putting food in for quick heating, then removing and placing in cold/ice water to quickly chill. _________- is boiling water, putting food in for quick heating, then removing and placing in cold/ice water to quickly chill.

3. _________- combine or mix so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable from one another. _________- combine or mix so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable from one another. _________- -To lightly coat food in a powdered substance such as breadcrumbs, cornmeal, flour. Most foods require dipping in a liquid, such as egg or milk, in order for the powdered substance to adhere to the food. _________- -To lightly coat food in a powdered substance such as breadcrumbs, cornmeal, flour. Most foods require dipping in a liquid, such as egg or milk, in order for the powdered substance to adhere to the food. _________- cut into small pieces. _________- cut into small pieces. _________- join (two or more substances) to make a single substance, mix. _________- join (two or more substances) to make a single substance, mix.

4. _________- beat sugar and fat together until fluffy. _________- beat sugar and fat together until fluffy. _________- to cut food into small cube shapes, larger than diced, usually about 1/2 inch. _________- to cut food into small cube shapes, larger than diced, usually about 1/2 inch. _________- cut fat into flour with _________- cut fat into flour with two knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture. two knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture.

5. _________- To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a rubber scraper. _________- To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a rubber scraper. _________- To work dough with the “heel” of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic. _________- To work dough with the “heel” of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic. _________- Marinate means to coat or immerse foods in an acidic-based liquid or dry rub, to tenderize and flavor before cooking. Food is marinated in a marinade. _________- Marinate means to coat or immerse foods in an acidic-based liquid or dry rub, to tenderize and flavor before cooking. Food is marinated in a marinade. _________- To cut or chop food as finely as possible. _________- To cut or chop food as finely as possible.

6. _________- To combine or blend into one mass or mixture _________- To combine or blend into one mass or mixture _________- remove the outer covering or skin of with a knife or similar instrument. _________- remove the outer covering or skin of with a knife or similar instrument. _________- To heat milk almost to boiling point. _________- To heat milk almost to boiling point. _________- make shallow cuts (usually in a diamond pattern) in the surface of certain foods, such as meat or fish. _________- make shallow cuts (usually in a diamond pattern) in the surface of certain foods, such as meat or fish.

7. _________- A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off. _________- A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off. _________- To put (flour, for example) through a sieve or other straining device in order to separate the fine from the coarse particles. _________- To put (flour, for example) through a sieve or other straining device in order to separate the fine from the coarse particles. _________- remove floating matter from a liquid. _________- remove floating matter from a liquid. _________- To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelatin. _________- To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelatin.

8. _________- To cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break on the surface. _________- To cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break on the surface. _________- Cooking food either partially or completely covered by a liquid which is brought to, and maintained at a temperature just below boiling point. _________- Cooking food either partially or completely covered by a liquid which is brought to, and maintained at a temperature just below boiling point.boiling _________- To cook in a small amount of fat. _________- To cook in a small amount of fat. _________- oven-cook food in an uncovered pan. _________- oven-cook food in an uncovered pan.

9. To Boil Turn the heat on under the saucepan to a high temperature Turn the heat on under the saucepan to a high temperature Watch the ingredients for steam to form Watch the ingredients for steam to form

10. To Simmer Put ingredients into the saucepan or pot Put ingredients into the saucepan or pot Stir the ingredients as needed Stir the ingredients as needed

11. To Place the ingredient to be melted into a _________ or _________ safe bowl Place the ingredient to be melted into a _________ or _________ safe bowl If using a _________ place the _________ onto the _________ top and turn the heat on to _________ ! If using a _________ place the _________ onto the _________ top and turn the heat on to _________ ! Continue stirring until the ingredients have gone from a solid state to a liquid state Continue stirring until the ingredients have gone from a solid state to a liquid state If using a _________ safe bowl place the ingredients into the _________ on _________ _________ power for 1 minute or longer depending on the amount of ingredients to be melted. If using a _________ safe bowl place the ingredients into the _________ on _________ _________ power for 1 minute or longer depending on the amount of ingredients to be melted. Watch and stir the ingredients until they have gone from a solid state to a liquid state Watch and stir the ingredients until they have gone from a solid state to a liquid state

12. To Put ingredients into the saucepan or pot Put ingredients into the saucepan or pot Turn the heat on under the saucepan to a _________ temperature Turn the heat on under the saucepan to a _________ temperature _________ the ingredients as needed _________ the ingredients as needed Dip a metal spoon into the ingredients when the spoon comes out _________ (covered) with the ingredients then you have _________ the ingredients Dip a metal spoon into the ingredients when the spoon comes out _________ (covered) with the ingredients then you have _________ the ingredients

13. To _________ and _________ ingredients to a bowl _________ and _________ ingredients to a bowl Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon mix ingredients together Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon mix ingredients together If using an electric mixer use medium speed If using an electric mixer use medium speed Continue to _________ ingredients together until the ingredients look creamy and smooth Continue to _________ ingredients together until the ingredients look creamy and smooth

14. To Measure and add ingredients to the bowl Measure and add ingredients to the bowl Plug in mixer and place beater correctly into the sockets Plug in mixer and place beater correctly into the sockets Place the beaters into the ingredients in the bowl Place the beaters into the ingredients in the bowl Turn the mixer on to a 6 or higher (high speed) Turn the mixer on to a 6 or higher (high speed) Continue _________ until the ingredients are well combined and have increased in size (gotten larger) Continue _________ until the ingredients are well combined and have increased in size (gotten larger)

15. To Measure and add ingredients to the bowl Measure and add ingredients to the bowl Plug in mixer and place beater correctly into the sockets Plug in mixer and place beater correctly into the sockets Place the _________ into the ingredients in the bowl Place the _________ into the ingredients in the bowl Turn the mixer on to a 5 or a 6 (medium-high speed) Turn the mixer on to a 5 or a 6 (medium-high speed) Continue beating until the ingredients are well combined Continue beating until the ingredients are well combined

16. To Measure and add ingredients to a bowl Measure and add ingredients to a bowl Using a rubber scraper or wooden spoon gently combine the ingredients together by: Using a rubber scraper or wooden spoon gently combine the ingredients together by: Moving the rubber scrapper or wooden spoon down the middle of the ingredients Moving the rubber scrapper or wooden spoon down the middle of the ingredients Scraping along the bottom of the bowl Scraping along the bottom of the bowl Coming up the sides of the bowl Coming up the sides of the bowl Lifting the ingredients from the bottom of the bowl to the top Lifting the ingredients from the bottom of the bowl to the top Continuing to gently move the ingredients from the top to the bottom and then from the bottom to the top Continuing to gently move the ingredients from the top to the bottom and then from the bottom to the top

17. To Place the measured ingredients into a bowl Place the measured ingredients into a bowl Using a fork and knife or a pastry blender begin to mix the ingredients together by: Using a fork and knife or a pastry blender begin to mix the ingredients together by: If using a _________ and _________ ; If using a _________ and _________ ; Place the fork into the shortening or thicker ingredient and use the knife to cut the thicker ingredient into smaller pieces Place the fork into the shortening or thicker ingredient and use the knife to cut the thicker ingredient into smaller pieces Then coat or cover the thicker ingredient with the powdered ingredient Then coat or cover the thicker ingredient with the powdered ingredient The resulting food should look like small lumps The resulting food should look like small lumps If using a _________ _________ ; If using a _________ _________ ; Place the pastry blender into the bowl and use the blades of the pastry blender to cut the shortening or thicker ingredient into smaller pieces Place the pastry blender into the bowl and use the blades of the pastry blender to cut the shortening or thicker ingredient into smaller pieces Then use the pastry blender to mix the small pieces or shortening with the powdered ingredients by going down and lifting up the ingredients together Then use the pastry blender to mix the small pieces or shortening with the powdered ingredients by going down and lifting up the ingredients together The resulting food should look like small lumps The resulting food should look like small lumps

18. To Lightly sprinkle flour onto a countertop or table Lightly sprinkle flour onto a countertop or table Remove the dough from the bowl Remove the dough from the bowl Using your hands _________ the dough in _________ Using your hands _________ the dough in _________ Then press the dough down using your _________ Then press the dough down using your _________ Repeat folding the dough in half and pressing it down with your fists Repeat folding the dough in half and pressing it down with your fists We knead the dough to form “ _________ ” this is the glue that holds your food product together We knead the dough to form “ _________ ” this is the glue that holds your food product together

19. To Add measured ingredients into a bowl or a bag, etc. Add measured ingredients into a bowl or a bag, etc. Using a wooden spoon or other piece of equipment mix the ingredients together until the 1 ingredient covers the other ingredient completely Using a wooden spoon or other piece of equipment mix the ingredients together until the 1 ingredient covers the other ingredient completely

20. To Prepare ingredient by making it small enough to handle in 1 hand (this can be cutting it down to size) Prepare ingredient by making it small enough to handle in 1 hand (this can be cutting it down to size) Place grater on top of a sheet of wax paper or onto a plate Place grater on top of a sheet of wax paper or onto a plate Using a pressing motion downward- press the ingredient against the grater and move it downward while continuing to press against the grater Using a pressing motion downward- press the ingredient against the grater and move it downward while continuing to press against the grater The ingredient falls to the underside of the grater in Small pieces The ingredient falls to the underside of the grater in Small pieces

21. To Prepare ingredient by making it small enough to handle in 1 hand (this can be cutting it down to size) Prepare ingredient by making it small enough to handle in 1 hand (this can be cutting it down to size) Place shredder on top of a sheet of wax paper or onto a plate Place shredder on top of a sheet of wax paper or onto a plate Using a pressing motion downward- press the ingredient against the shredder and move it downward while continuing to press against the shredder Using a pressing motion downward- press the ingredient against the shredder and move it downward while continuing to press against the shredder The ingredient falls to the underside of the shredder in Long thin pieces The ingredient falls to the underside of the shredder in Long thin pieces

22. Cooking Terms… Step by Step Do you have any questions? Do you have any questions? Do you know how each term works? Do you know how each term works? Could you answer questions about each term now? Could you answer questions about each term now?